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Breed Characteristics Yorkshire Boar Breed Characteristics History

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Breed Characteristics Hampshire Gilt Breed Characteristics History

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Breed Characteristics Meishan Gilt Breed Characteristics History

Breed Characteristics Poland China Gilt Breed Characteristics History

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Breed Characteristics Berkshire Boar Gilt Breed Characteristics History

Breed Characteristics Chester White Boar Gilt Breed Characteristics History

Breed Characteristics Duroc Boar Gilt Breed Characteristics History

Breed Characteristics Hampshire Boar Gilt Breed Characteristics History

Breed Characteristics Hereford Gilt Breed Characteristics History

Breed Characteristics Landrace Boar Gilt Breed Characteristics History

Breed Characteristics Meishan Boar Gilt Breed Characteristics History

Breed Characteristics Pietrain Boar Breed Characteristics History

Breed Characteristics Poland China Gilt Breed Characteristics History

Breed Characteristics Spotted Swine Boar Gilt Breed Characteristics History

Breed Characteristics Tamworth Boar Gilt Breed Characteristics History

Breed Characteristics Yorkshire Boar Gilt Breed Characteristics History

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Berkshire Originated Berkshire County, England 1st imported to U.S. 1823, by John Brentnall of New Jersey. Berkshire History Oldest improved swine breed. Foundation of old English Hog (descendant of wild hogs). Influenced from Chinese, Siamese, and Neapolitan breeds of swine. Breed purified after 1875, when first Swine Registry was established. United States Berkshire meat exported to Asian countries.

Breed Characteristics Black with six white points: the four feet and legs, the tip of the tail, and a white stripe on the face. Face is dished; nose is upturned, ears are erect in the young but may fall forward as animal reaches maturity. Meat-type pig with a long, high-quality carcass. Hard, rugged, and able to withstand cold weather. Meat is extremely popular in Asian markets. Berkshire

Chester White Originated Chester County, Pennsylvania USA 1st imported to U.S. Originated from a white boar and gilt imported in 1818 from Bedfordshire, England, by Captain James Jefferies. Chester White History First called Chester County White. Influenced by Yorkshire, Cheshire, Lincolnshire, and Bedfordshire pigs. First Chester White Record Association founded in 1884. Multiple breed registries formed as breed spread across the country. National Chester White Record Association was merged to form in 1911.

Breed Characteristics All white hair and skin. Drooping ears and a very slight dish in the face. High-quality carcass with moderate muscling. Very prolific; large litters; good mothering ability; durable. Very sound feet and legs. Chester White

Duroc Originated New York and New Jersey, USA. 1st imported to U.S. In 1823, Harry Kelsey produced a red boar from parents that were likely imported from England. Duroc History Comprised from the Red Durocs of New York and Jersey Reds of New Jersey. Red Durocs were small, compacted, refined pigs. Jersey Reds were large, coarse, prolific pigs. In the early 1860s, Durocs were made from a systematic cross of the two breeds. American Duroc-Jersey Association was created in 1883 for the breed cross. United Duroc Swine Registry was founded in 1934.

Breed Characteristics Range from a very light golden, almost yellow color, to a very dark red color that approaches mahogany. Medium-sized ears that are tipped forward. Meat-type pig with a heavily muscled, high-yielding carcass; good feed efficiency. Rugged and aggressive disposition. Popular terminal sire in commercial production systems. Duroc

Hampshire Originated Southern Scotland and Northern England 1st imported to U.S. Between 1825 and 1835, from Hampshire County, England. Hampshire History Early development of the breed occurred in Kentucky. Originally referred to by multiple names, including Ring Middles and Thin Rinds. In 1893, Kentucky farmers founded the American Thin Rind Association. In 1904, the name was changed to the American Hampshire Record Association. In 1939, the name Hampshire Swine Registry was adopted.

Breed Characteristics Black with a white belt encircling the body, including both legs and feet. Erect ears with little to no drooping. Meat-type pig, with outstanding carcass quality. Minimal amounts of backfat and large loin eyes. Extremely hardy, vigorous, with an aggressive disposition. Hampshire

Hereford Originated La Plata, Missouri, USA, by R.U. Webber. 1st imported to U.S. Originated in Missouri and later in Iowa and Nebraska. Hereford History Original cross of Duroc, Chesters, and Ohio Improved Chesters in 1902. None of the present-day Herefords trace to the Webber bloodlines. From 1920 to 1925, breeders in Iowa and Nebraska founded the current breed. Duroc and Poland China bloodlines were used to create the current breed. In 1934, 130 animals were selected to create the National Hereford Hog Record.

Breed Characteristics Light to dark red with a white face, not less than two-thirds red exclusive of face and ears, with at least two white feet. Ears are tipped forward. Meat-type pigs that are good feeders and fatten easily. Early maturing; good prolific mothers with high milking ability. Newer breed of swine originally sponsored by the Polled Hereford Cattle Association. Hereford

Landrace Originated 1895 in Denmark 1st imported to U.S. In 1934, the USDA imported 24 Danish Landrace to university experiment stations. Landrace History Developed to produce a carcass that yields the highest-quality bacon. Imported from Denmark with restrictions for commercial use only. American Landrace derived from Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian bloodlines. In 1950, the USDA petitioned and was rewarded the removal of breed restrictions. American Landrace Association was formed in 1950.

Breed Characteristics All white hair and skin. Ears droop and slant forward with the top edges nearly parallel to the bridge of a straight nose. Extremely prolific; excellent mothers; highest swine breed longevity; minimum of six teats per line in registered stock. Extended length of body, high percentage of carcass weight in the ham and loin. Promoted on ability to cross well with other breeds. Landrace

Meishan Originated Taihu region near Shanghai, China. 1st imported to U.S. March 26, 1989, by the University of Illinois, Iowa State University, and USDA Agriculture Research Service. Meishan History Pigs were domesticated in China before 3000 B.C. Originally brought to Europe from China to improve the Roman Empire herd. 95 Meishan pigs were imported to the United States for research purposes. First importation of their kind into North America. Imported pigs were designated to be crossed with American pigs.

Breed Characteristic Black to black-grey in color, with white feet. Large heads; large lopped ears; deep, fleshy skin wrinkles, especially on the face. Extremely prolific; gilts will wean 11 pigs and sows 16 pigs per litter. Early maturing; reach puberty at 2 to 4 months, with low growth rates and poor conformation. Adapted to high-forage diets, including aquatic plants and waste by-products. Excellent quality meat, but a high percentage of fat on the carcass. Meishan

Pietrain Originated Pietrain, Belgium. 1st imported to U.S. During 1980s and 1990s, when swine genetic trends switched to a leaner, heavier-muscled type of pig. Pietrain History- Breed originated in the small village of Pietrain sometime during the 1920s. Became popular during 1950 and 1951 in Belgium. First imported to Great Britain and Germany during the 1960s. Popularity arouse from their high degree of muscling. Semen imported to the U.S. for show pig production during the 80s and 90s.

Breed Characteristics White in color, with black spots overlaid with white hairs; spots are not deeply pigmented and may be less attractive than spotted swine. Medium size body with shorter legs than most breeds; larger, erect ears. Meat-type pig with large loins and extremely muscled hams. Breed is prolific but lacks mothering ability and milk production. May show tendency for porcine stress syndrome (PSS). Pietrain

Poland China Originated Warrren and Butler Counties, Ohio, USA. 1st imported to U.S. Originated in Ohio through the cross of several pigs. Poland China History Between 1816 and 1846, foundation animals were crossed and inbred. Original foundation animals were know as Big China hogs. Were first selected for size and ability to travel long distances. Foundation animals were crossed with Russian and Byfield pigs. Current name was adopted in 1872 at National Swine Breeders Convention. The Poland China Record Association was founded in 1876.

Breed Characteristics Black with six white points: the four feet and legs, the tip of the tail, and a white stripe on the face. Ears are flopped forward. Meat-type hog with a lean carcass and heavy hams. Large-framed, long-bodied; lead industry for pounds of pig per sow per year. Selected for efficient gains. Poland China

Spotted Swine Originated Putnam and Hendricks Counties, Indiana, USA. 1st imported to U.S. Originated in Indiana from descendants of the Warren County, Ohio, Poland China pigs. Spotted Swine History Breed developed from larger-framed Poland China pigs from Ohio. Indiana producers mated their superior pigs to the Polands to start the breed. The Gloucester Old Spot breed was introduced to create the spotted pattern. Breed was called Spotted Poland China until 1960, now called Spots or Spotted. The National Spotted Swine Record, Inc., was established in 1914.

Breed Characteristics Black-and-white spotted color pattern without red tinted or brown spots; no solid black on the head from the ears forward. Heavy, drooping ears. Good carcass qualities; fast-growing; good feed efficiency. Aggressive breeders; good mothers. Possess the ability to easily transmit their fast-gaining, feed-efficient traits in crossbreeding systems. Spotted Swine

Tamworth Originated Midlands of England. 1st imported to U.S. 1882 by Thomas Bennett of Rossville, Illinois, USA. Tamworth History Oldest and purest swine breed with most direct descendents of wild boars. Breed originated from Irish Grazer crosses, starting in 1812. First imported to the Drayton Manor Estate at Tamworth by Sir Robert Peel. English Herd Book started in 1885, followed by imports to Canada and USA. The Tamworth Swine Association was organized in 1897.

Breed Characteristics Ginger in color, varying from golden red to dark red. Erect ears; long, sharp face. Extreme bacon type; long, smooth sides. Extreme foragers; prolific; excellent mothers. Particularly suited for grazing, salvaging crops, or following grazing cattle; disease-and heat-tolerant. Tamworth

Yorkshire Originated Yorkshire County, England. 1st imported to U.S. Around 1830, into various regions of Ohio. Yorkshire History Descendents of the English Large White from England. Large White breed descended from the Leicestershire breed. In 1920, Morrell and Hormel Packing Company promoted the use of the breed. Breed did not become popular until pigs were imported from the British Isles. The American Yorkshire Club was organized April 1, 1893.

Breed Characteristics Are all white in color. Erect ears; slightly dished face. Long-bodied, fast-growing, large-framed. Very muscular, with high proportion of lean meat and low backfat. Know as the “mother breed” for their durability, large litters, and strong mothering instincts. Yorkshire

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